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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,547, 327,799.20 and 130,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,547, 327,799.20 and 130,118.32 is: 179,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,547 : 327,799.20 = 130,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,547/327,799.20 = 130,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,547x = 327,799.20 × 130,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,547x = 42,652,681,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,681,201.34/237,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,554.70

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